Maya's HPA axis has been activated for many weeks.After chronic HPA activation over this long period, Maya is most likely to have problems with
A)smooth muscle movement.
B)remembering information.
C)understanding spoken language.
D)expressing positive and negative emotions.

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Chronic activation of the HPA (hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal) axis, which is involved in the stress response, can lead to memory problems. This is because prolonged exposure to cortisol, a stress hormone released during HPA axis activation, can damage areas of the brain like the hippocampus, which is crucial for memory formation and recall.

Maya's HPA Axis Has Been Activated for Many Weeks